Dublin Vs Meath

[thejuice]

I think we should move on from who did what - we all agree that there were one or two players on each side who deserved to be suspended, and that the blanket suspensions imposed were unfair.

Indeed, but I say Murphy, of all 5 will have a harder time getting his over-turned.

[heffo]

I think we should move on from who did what - we all agree that there were one or two players on each side who deserved to be suspended, and that the blanket suspensions imposed were unfair.

Indeed, but I say Murphy, of all 5 will have a harder time getting his over-turned.

Murphy, no less than Bernard Brogan has a bit of a neck alright  - if you're throwing digs, then expect a suspension.

[INDIANA]

bernard now looking for his overturned and connolly might be as well. probably a reaction to last saturdays performance. there must be some sort of a loophole, this could get very messy. personally i think the lot should take the bans and leave it at that. has the potential to be another discplinary shambles.

[full back]

Why dont the GAA introduce a rule whereby if you want to play games in the association you have to abide by their rules?
Surely this would solve all this loophole sh1te.
Mind you the pr1cks used a loophole themselves when dealing with the Wexford/Cork shambles in the hurling

[orangeman]

Brendan Murphy is deemed to have contributed to a melee

FFS, what he done was a disgrace - he could have done some serious damage

What did Murphy do ??

He ran from the nets about 15/20 yards and caught someone square in the back with a shoulder

No big deal really is it ? 8 weeks for this and he didn't even get a good smack at somebody ?? I'd say he's gutted at this !

[Jinxy]

bernard now looking for his overturned and connolly might be as well. probably a reaction to last saturdays performance. there must be some sort of a loophole, this could get very messy. personally i think the lot should take the bans and leave it at that. has the potential to be another discplinary shambles.

Thats easy for you to say when Meath have been punished far more severely than Dublin for the same offense.

[his holiness nb]

Thats easy for you to say when Meath have been punished far more severely than Dublin for the same offense.

Firstly, I agree, the bans should be for games, not timelines.

Secondly I dont think theres a hope in hell of these bans being overturned, theres too much bad press about people getting off on appeals and I dont think it will be allowed happen.

Thirdly, while its easy to say "sure accept your ban and get on with it", if I were the intercounty player on the verge of missing two crucial championship games for a bit of pushing and shoving (lets be honest, thats all it was for most of them), then I would be inclined to say "will I f**k, I dont deserve this ban and will seek a fairer punishment".

[agorm]

Barney Rocks young fella was born and reared in Ashbourne. His oul lad should let him tog out for Meath (as he no doubt wants to). It's terrible what parents force their kids to do these days. 

Jinxy, what's going on wth Rock's young fella? Is McEntee's young lad playing for Dublin.

BTW, I am glad the Meath guys are appealing the suspensions. As O' Rourke pointed out Whelan's suspension should have been the benchmark for everyone elses as he was involved in the row and then got involved again. Also 5 Meath players geting the 8 weeks as opposed to 4 Dubs including Whelan probably rankles.

[Jinxy]

The young Rock lad was playing for Ballymun Kickhams U-21's the other day when they won the Dublin championship. Heard nothing about McEntee having a son playing underage for Dublin.

[Over the Bar]

The aussie rules selectors down under should select the likes of Jason Akermanis & his mates, and the Irish selectors pick Ciaran Whelan & the rest of GAA's shame that think they are hard.  Then the rest of us can switch off the TV and let them get on with  it.

[DUBSFORSAM1]

The aussie rules selectors down under should select the likes of Jason Akermanis & his mates, and the Irish selectors pick Ciaran Whelan & the rest of GAA's shame that think they are hard.  Then the rest of us can switch off the TV and let them get on with  it.

You mean like Dooher, McMenamin etc??? At least though Whelan doesn't whinge and complain when someone hits him or dive at any oppurtunity...

[Jinxy]

Just read in the Indo that Brian Farrell is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in a club game. Fcuk, Fcuk and double Fcuk!!

[his holiness nb]

Heard that, fractured knee, big loss, feel for the guy.

And I heard many people tipping Nobber for the intermediate championship too, that shot to shit as well now.

[thejuice]

Just read in the Indo that Brian Farrell is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in a club game. Fcuk, Fcuk and double Fcuk!!

Funny I read in the Indo that after x-rays its not as bad as first feared and there is no mention of him being out for the season. Anyone shed a light on this one?

[Jinxy]

Some positive news at last! From Hoganstand.com today. Looks like Dudley jumped the gun a bit.

Meath football manager Colm Coyle has dismissed any rumours of a season threatening injury to his key attacker Brian Farrell and has revealed that the Nobber clubman could be back training as early as this week.

Farrell picked up a knee injury in his club side's Championship win over St. Colmcille's in Slane last Thursday, May 1, but the knock wasn't as bad as first feared and the Royal County boss is adamant that his sharp-shooter will be training with the squad this week in the Algarve.

"I don't know where that story came from, it's just ridiculous," said Coyle

"The chances are he will be training next Thursday."

The news comes as a relief for Meath supporters as both Anthony Moyles and Shane O'Rourke are both definite to miss out on the Royal County's opening Leinster Championship clash with Carlow on May 18 through injury.